Food inspection and compliance

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​​The department helps protect Australia's food producers by managing the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering the country.​ It also inspects imported food to check it meets Australian requirements for public health and safety and compliance with Australian food standards.

The department undertakes inspection of food and compliance through the following activities:

In addition to the department's imported food testing, the state and territory jurisdictions also have responsibility for ensuring that all food, including imported food, meets requirements at the point of sale.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.